Rain can be relaxing if you’re able to watch it from the comfort of your home. If you’re on the road, however, rain can be quite dangerous if you don’t know how to navigate it. For truck drivers, who are on the road constantly, knowing how to drive safely in the rain is a necessary skill, both for your own safety, as well as the safety of others. That’s why, today, we’ll tell you what you should do when truck driving in the rain, and what you should refrain from doing. Read the rest of this entry »
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September 20th, 2024How to Tell Your Truck Needs an Oil Change
September 13th, 2024It’s widely understood that trucks need to have their oil and filters changed on a regular basis. These tasks are highly important parts of truck maintenance, as they are necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of your vehicle. What isn’t always easy, however, is knowing when an oil change may be needed for your truck. Today, we’re going to discuss signs that your truck could benefit from an oil change. Read the rest of this entry »
What to Do When Your Truck Engine Overheats
September 6th, 2024An overheating truck engine is a serious danger to both you and your vehicle. Knowing what to do in this type of situation is important, but what steps should be taken in a situation like this? Here are things you can do whenever your truck engine is overheating. Read the rest of this entry »
Weather Conditions That Make Roads More Hazardous
August 30th, 2024The weather outside is constantly changing. Some days, the weather will be calm and pleasant, while other days will present conditions that make being outside less safe. When it comes to truck driving, you want to have the most ideal weather conditions possible for the sake of maximizing safety. Some weather conditions, unfortunately, can make roads more dangerous. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Maintain Your Brake Pads
August 23rd, 2024One of the biggest safety features of a truck is its brake pads. When brakes don’t work properly, it will be much more difficult to bring your vehicle to a stop. For this reason, maintaining your brake pads is of utmost importance. So, what steps need to be taken to care for them? Find out what you should do in order to properly maintain your brake pads. Read the rest of this entry »
Dangers of Night Driving, and What to Do About Them
August 16th, 2024We’re getting closer to the end of summer, which also means daylight savings time will be finishing up soon. This means there will likely be more hours in the day when you’re driving in the dark. Night driving presents quite a few risks, and we want to help you prepare for them. Read the rest of this entry »
Preventing Your Truck From Overheating
August 9th, 2024If you’re a truck driver, it’s possible that you’ve encountered problems with your vehicle overheating in the past. Perhaps you’ve seen smoke coming from underneath the hood and been forced to pull over. It’s not a pleasant experience, and it’s best avoided whenever possible. Fortunately, there are ways for you to reduce your chances of facing this problem again. Here’s what you can do to prevent your truck from overheating. Read the rest of this entry »
How You Can Avoid Distracted Driving
August 2nd, 2024When you think of distracted drivers, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For many people, you may think about someone who’s reading/sending text messages while they’re driving. This is certainly one of the notable instances of distracted driving, but there are other factors that can grab attention away from drivers while they’re on the road. So, how can you avoid these distractions? Find out how you can prevent distracted driving. Read the rest of this entry »
Preventing Tire Blowouts from Happening
July 26th, 2024To be a responsible truck driver, prioritizing the safety of people should always be on your mind. This means you have to consider what can put people in danger whenever you’re driving. One road danger that can occur is tire blowouts, and these are extremely dangerous because drivers can lose control of their vehicles, which increases the chances of accidents happening. Fortunately, these blowouts can be minimized if you take the right precautions. Here are ways you can help to prevent tire blowouts from occurring. Read the rest of this entry »
Road Hazards That Can Pop Up During Summer
July 19th, 2024Summer is a time that’s most known for hot weather, barbecues, and time at the beach. Something else that summer brings, however, is a little more danger to the road. There are certain road hazards that are more likely to occur during the summer season. Read the rest of this entry »